Guess what!

I hate keeping secrets! So now I can finally share the good news from our family.... Guess who will make an appearance around the Fourth of July....

Merry Christmas!

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

Hmmmm.... How am I spending my $$ this Christmas?

I've never been a fan of all the "stuff" that goes along with Christmas. You can call me Scrooge or stingy or whatever; it's just not that important to me. Don't get me wrong.... I enjoy the sights, smells and sounds that go along with the holiday season. But I often am tempted by the sights/smells/sounds to forget what we are truly celebrating. The Advent Conspiracy is helping me this year to celebrate in a new, more meaningful and enjoyable way. ("The Advent Conspiracy is an international movement restoring the scandal of Christmas by substituting compassion for consumption.")

It's not about money; it's not about what I buy/get. With the current state of the economy and with most of my family in relatively small living quarters (with plenty of stuff already), we had decided to cut way back on Christmas presents. But really, this season is NOT about presents; it is about His Presence! This season is NOT about all we get; it is about giving! Please watch this two minute video....

Re:Hope Next Generation Bible Church - Glasgow, Scotland

Dave and I support a young couple, Brian and Kellie Ingraham, who have started a church near the campus of the University of Glasgow. Although once having a rich spiritual tradition and history, today Scotland has relatively few vibrant, Bible-believing churches. However, we have been thrilled to watch God develop re:Hope into such a church.

Would you please take five minutes to watch a short video about this church and then pray for the people of Scotland.

Re:Hope Next Generation Bible Church from Stephen Irwin on Vimeo.